Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Rockwall, TX

Job Title

Physical Therapist Assistant

Texas

Contract | Days | Outpatient

• Implement treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the supervising Physical Therapist, including posture training, strengthening exercises, balance, coordination, endurance training, and pain relief.
• Train patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, and assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs; demonstrate proper guarding techniques and safety awareness.
• Apply and demonstrate therapeutic modalities including ultrasound, hot/cold packs, iontophoresis, whirlpools, paraffin bath, fluidotherapy, and TENS units.
• Monitor patient responses to treatment and intervene as necessary; document patient progress, treatment responses, and patient and family education.
• Educate patients and families on proper body mechanics and prescribed equipment use.
• Maintain a safe, clean treatment environment; adhere to infection control, safety policies, and facility guidelines at all times.

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure in the state of Texas.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of therapeutic exercise and physical therapy modalities in an outpatient setting.
• Ability to implement treatment plans under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Commitment to patient and employee safety, including safe patient handling and infection control practices.

• Prior experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting.
• Familiarity with community re-entry training and functional skills training for diverse patient populations.
• Experience participating in team conferences and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

• Join a team-oriented environment that prioritizes superior quality of care, patient safety, and professional growth.
• Contract opportunity with a projected start date of June 2026, offering a defined and structured engagement in an established outpatient setting.